Max Morgan
Graduate Student Outreach and Admissions Specialist

Max Morgan serves current and prospective students for graduate programs in the College of Business at MSU Denver. Similarly, he supports businesses in the Denver metro area intending to send their employees to graduate school to gain more knowledge and experience related to business, and connects undergraduate programs at partnering colleges and universities across the state to their resources here at the university. Max has dedicated his professional career to excellence in education, and brings over six years of admissions experience to his current role. Originally from Florida and a proud graduate of the University of Texas UTeach program, Max is now committed to the remarkable individuals that make up the Centennial State. He hopes to be a resource for any person planning for their next professional step, and looks forward to contributing to the Denver community and beyond.

Max is your resource for:

Admissions Advising

GMAT Preparation

Identifying Auraria Campus Resources

Professional Portfolio Evaluation

Navigating Transfer Credits

Connecting with Undergraduate Programs across Colorado

Lauren Shaffer
Graduate Student Service Specialist

Lauren Shaffer serves current students in the MBA and MPAcc programs from their first initial advising appointment after being admitted to the program to completing the degree and crossing the stage at graduation. She is passionate about supporting students in achieving their academic and professional goals. She seeks out feedback from current students and serves as an advocate in voicing any suggestions or concerns to the Administration to keep the student experience at the forefront of our programs. Lauren comes into this role with 3+ years of advising and program development/management experience at two AACSB accredited institutions, here at MSU Denver in the CIS Department and at Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics. Through previous roles in customer service, research, writing, and academic advising, Lauren is excited to apply her gained skills and continue learning in this role to best support the success of our graduate students and programs.

Lauren is your resource for:

· Understanding your degree requirements

· Making a draft degree completion plan

· Registering for courses if you have any questions or come across any system issues